SENATOR BISHOP -Austrade intends to open an office in Ho Chi Minh City. I
understand that it is to be headed by an official from Vietnam's Ministry
of Foreign Economic Relations; is that right? MR HUNTER -Yes. SENATOR BISHOP -Has that happened anywhere else? Is it normal? MR HUNTER -It is normal

SENATOR CHAPMAN -The reference to revenue from other sources on page 271 of
the explanatory notes reflects a decline of some $11,200,000. What is the
basis of that decline in revenue? MR FARRAR -The reason for that reduction reflects some one-off payments
that were received during the 1988-89 financial year, particularly in
respect of

CHAIRMAN -I call the Committee to order and welcome the officers of the
Department of Industrial Relations in attendance with the Minister for
Industry, Technology and Commerce, Senator Button. Minister, do you wish to
make an opening statement? SENATOR BUTTON -No, Mr Chairman. CHAIRMAN -It is proposed that we deal with program 1

SENATOR CHAPMAN -I note that under `Objectives' on page 54, with regard to
the Australian Industrial Relations Commission and the Industrial Registry,
that the objective is summarised as being to promote industrial harmony and
cooperation. I wonder how the Commission explains its failure to fulfil its
objectives with regard to the current airline pilots

SENATOR CHAPMAN -On page 66 under `Component One-Knowledge and Prevention'
I note there is a 35.9 per cent increase in administrative and operational
expenses. Can you explain the reason for that substantial increase? MR CAMERON -The 35 per cent increase is largely made up of the transfer of
what used to be in

SENATOR CHAPMAN -There is an indication on page 77 of a 38.4 per cent
increase in salaries. MR GANNON -A number of new staff have been appointed and there has been a
reallocation of some of the duties of staff as a result of restructuring. SENATOR CHAPMAN -There seems to be an